QUIZE #2

Quiz 2 – What are Multiculturalism, Assimilation and Acculturation?

True or False? If FALSE, write the TRUE answer.

1.     False:A society can be described as a society with a single set of values.
2.     True
3.     True
4.      False: Cultural Diversity can be represented by a “melting pot”
5.      False:Acculturation means learning the culture of your birth country.


Define in your own words:

1.       “Melting Pot”
 A homogeneous mixture of various cultures that have blended with the larger society.

2.       “Salad Bowl”
A mix of cultures that haven't lost their tradition and are visible amongst the others.

3.       “Assimilation”
People of different cultures tend to see each other as part of the larger society.

4.       “Acculturation”
When a group shares beliefs and behaviours of another group.

5.       “Enculturation”
People adapt and learn the behaviour and values of the society.

Complete the sentence with words from the text:

Acculturation often results in changes to culture , customs and social institutions, as well as changes in food, clothing and language.

Give a synonym:

varied Different respect Honor dominate Control
multiple Numerous central Main interacting Communicate
specific Precise represents Symbolize adopt Take Up



Give the opposite:

varied Similar respect Disrespect gradually Suddenly
multiple Single common Uncommon dominant group Inferior group
specific contrasted with Agree with adopt Reject


Culture and Personality in Anthropology



Read the section about Culture and Personality in Anthropology. Answer these questions about that section:-

1.       Define “Anthropology” in your own words
         everything associated with them.

2.       What do you understand by “socialization of children” Give an example :
         They do not feel comfortable while away from family.

3.       Read this sentence again and give examples of childrearing in different societies and cultures: “socialization creates personality patterns. It helps shape people’s emotions, thoughts, behaviours, cultural values and norms to fit into and function as productive members in the surrounding human society. The study of culture and personality demonstrates that different socialization practices such as childrearing in different societies (cultures) result in different personality types.”

In some poor country for example  children and how they leave their family and go into the wild in search of food or water.

4.       Read this sentence again and say to what extent you agree: “all humans are the same when born, but childrearing in different societies causes deviations in behaviour and personalities from each other.”

These disadvantages exist from birth e.g. poor nutrition, contaminated water, poor health services, inadequate educational opportunities, etc.

5.       Reflect on the reading above. Can you see a link between your culture and your personality? Think about that in relation to your own culture first, and then think about personality and culture in a different society. Reflect. Give examples.

Because I was born and reared in an affluent society.